Parking in Laguna Beach

Weekday Coastal Route

Free trolley service on Coast Highway between North Laguna/ Heisler Park, downtown, South Laguna/ Mission Hospital and Ritz Carlton in Dana Point. 

Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Frequency: Every 30 minutes.

Weekend Long Coastal Route

North Cliff Drive to the Ritz Carlton in Dana Point: Fridays: 5PM to 10PM; Saturdays: 9AM to 10PM; Sundays: 9AM to 7 PM.

Frequency: Every 20 to 30 minutes.

Weekend Short Coastal Route

Beach Street to 7th Avenue/Mission Hospital: Fridays: 5PM to 10PM; Saturdays: 9AM to 10PM; Sundays: 9AM to 7PM.

Frequency: Every 20 to 30 minutes.  

Weekend Canyon Route

Park for free at Lot 16 (1900 Laguna Canyon Road) and ride a free trolley to downtown. Service is available on Saturdays and Sundays from 9AM to 7PM, with trolley running every 30 minutes.

Note: Lot 16 is closed to the public Monday-Friday.

Track trolley status in real-time by downloading the Laguna Beach Trolley app or clicking here.

Metered street parking is available throughout Laguna Beach. Parking meters accept credit and debit cards (not AMEX) and coins, and visitors can also pay through the Laguna Beach Parking App. Parking time limits vary by location, so please check the posted signs at each meter.

What to do if the parking meter is broken:

• To report a broken parking meter, please call the police non-emergency line at (949) 497-0701. Please provide the letter and number of the specific meter.
• You can park at the broken meter for the designated time; however, please be advised that if our staff determines the meter is operational, you will be responsible for any citations issued.
• For assistance with troubleshooting the parking app, making a one-time payment, or processing a card payment, please contact the Parking Division at (949) 497-0349 or the Administrative line at (949) 497-0306.

Handicap/Disabled Parking in Laguna Beach

If you have a handicap placard, you may park in an on-street parking space or any space in a public parking lot without having to pay (for up to 72 hours).

Laguna Beach Daily Parking Lots

Parking lots are conveniently located near most areas and attractions in Laguna Beach. The daily parking lots are listed below. 

Recreational Vehicle (RV) Parking in Laguna Beach

RV’s may be parked on City streets for up to five hours in a 24-hour period. 

The Laguna Beach Police Department issues RV Parking Permits which allow parking for up to 72 hours on City streets. 

In order to obtain the RV parking permit, individuals must visit the Police Department during normal business hours (8am to 5pm, 7 days a week).

When applying for an RV parking permit, please provide the following:

• Driver’s License
• Description of RV
• License plate and registration
• Location where the RV will be parked

Please direct any other questions to the Police Department non-emergency number: (949) 497-0701.

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations in Laguna Beach

Laguna Beach offers a total of nine electric vehicle charging stations, including two in the Glenneyre parking structure (Lot 6), three in the Forest/Laguna Canyon parking area (Lot 11) and four in the Lumberyard lot (Lot 12). Users simply register with ChargePoint before leaving home. Electric vehicles do NOT have to purchase a separate parking pass from the pay station while parked at an electric vehicle charging station.